Middlesbrough 3-0 Bolton

Our next game is at the Riverside against Middlesbrough.

After our shocking 0-1 defeat against Burton in the Capital One Cup and Darren Pratley out for weeks, how do you all think we will do?

Last 5 games head to head:

Middlesbrough	1-0	Bolton
Bolton	1-2	Middlesbrough
Bolton	2-2	Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough	1-0	Bolton
Bolton	2-1	Middlesbrough

My prediction: Middlesbrough 2-0 Bolton

What is your prediction?

0-6 bolton

Love your optimism Johnny!

Ref watch: James Adcock to take charge of Teessiders trip


James Adcock will take charge of Wanderers’ first away game of the 2015/16 Sky Bet Championship season against Middlesbrough on Saturday.

The Nottinghamshire based official, who took charge of his first Football League fixture in 2011, has overseen four Bolton fixtures in the past, including three at Macron Stadium – last season’s home defeat to Norwich City being his most recent visit to BL6.

In 37 games last term, Clark dished out 116 yellow cards and nine reds throughout the entire campaign, while he has issued seven bookings in his two matches so far this season.

Anthony Backhouse and Simeon Lucas will run the line, while Geoff Eltringham  is the fourth official.

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karlypants wrote:Love your optimism Johnny!

I'll be right one of these days

y2johnny wrote:

karlypants wrote:Love your optimism Johnny!

I'll be right one of these days

Aye...we might have 6 goals altogether by December

terenceanne wrote:

y2johnny wrote:

karlypants wrote:Love your optimism Johnny!

I'll be right one of these days

Aye...we might have 6 goals altogether by December

Bloody pessimistanne chiming in

I think we'll win this one, we was very unlucky against a good Burton side, very unlucky not to beat Derby, nobody is really expecting us to get anything against Bora.

I think we'll set off like lions that haven't been fed for 16 days wanting fast food, Lennon will have them so fired up the Bora players will all shit themselves in the second min.

Bora 0-3 Wanderers.

Boro, Scotty....."Boro".

"Bora" is a Balkan wind.

He may mean the 2003 Volkswagen Bora, let's not jump to conclusions

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Preview: Middlesbrough v Bolton

SETTING THE SCENE
Bolton Wanderers face Middlesbrough on Saturday in their maiden away match of the 2015/16 Sky Bet Championship campaign.

After suffering defeat in the Capital One Cup to Burton Albion on Tuesday, Neil Lennon’s side will be keen to bounce back and build on their impressive opening day showing against Derby County.

Runners-up in last season’s Championship Play-Off Final, hosts Middlesbrough have strengthened strongly this summer as they look to secure promotion to the top-flight this time around.

Having being held to a 0-0 draw by newly-promoted Preston North End on the opening day, Aitor Karanka will be expecting maximum points from his side in front of their home fans.

TEAM NEWS
Darren Pratley will miss the trip to Middlesbrough after sustaining ankle ligament damage against Derby County, and is expected out until after the September international break, however Jay Spearing is available after serving his one-game suspension.

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After missing Tuesday night’s clash with Burton Albion through injury, Prince-Desire Gouano is set to return, but Liam Trotter remains absent with a hamstring injury.

Max Clayton continues to step up his rehabilitation but remains a few weeks off a first team return, while Derik Osede and David Wheater remain out.

Tim Ream is also unlikely to feature after suffering a dead leg on international duty. The manager also confirmed in his pre-match press conference that talks are ongoing with Queens Park Rangers regarding a deal for the United States international. 


LAST MIDDLESBROUGH XI (v Oldham Athletic, W1-3)
Mejias, Ayala (Fry 84), Stephens, Husband, Clayton (Leadbitter 69), Adomah, Wildschut, Forshaw, Stuani, Nsue, Fabbrini (Downing 73).

ONE TO WATCH
England international Stewart Downing re-joined Middlesbrough from Premier League side West Ham United in an initial £5.5m deal earlier this summer.

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Starting his career with the Teessiders, the 31-year-old was a Carling Cup winner and UEFA Cup runner-up during his time with his boyhood club, before leaving to sign for Aston Villa in 2009 following Boro’s relegation to the Championship.

Spending two seasons at Villa Park, Downing was on the move again in 2011 as he signed for Liverpool – winning the Carling Cup for a second time in his first season with the club.

However, he signed for West Ham United in 2013 after falling out of favour under Reds manager Brendan Rodgers.

Named in the England squad for the 2006 World Cup and Euro 2012, Downing’s form for the Hammers last season earned him an international recall – over two years since his last appearance for the Three Lions.

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bwfc1874 wrote:He may mean the 2003 Volkswagen Bora, let's not jump to conclusions

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I was actually thinking the same!

Named after the wind, so my point still stands.

Like the Scirocco, Passat and the, er......Golf.

60 Second Press Conference (Thanks Garty! ):

karlypants wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:He may mean the 2003 Volkswagen Bora, let's not jump to conclusions

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I was actually thinking the same!

Love bora's and jetta's

y2johnny wrote:

karlypants wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:He may mean the 2003 Volkswagen Bora, let's not jump to conclusions

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I was actually thinking the same!

Love jetta's

Always loved the older model for some reason along with the older model of Scirocco also.

karlypants wrote:

y2johnny wrote:

karlypants wrote:

bwfc1874 wrote:He may mean the 2003 Volkswagen Bora, let's not jump to conclusions

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I was actually thinking the same!

Love jetta's

Always loved the older model for some reason along with the older model of Scirocco also.

Yeah definitely the scirocco too.

All nearly as nice as a green capri.......but not quite

We've struggled to score but so far our defence seems to be holding firm. If that can continue we might get something out of the game despite Boro's excellent attack. I'd be surprised if we sign players in time to play but after Prince's debut it's not out of the question and they could make a difference. That City winger on loan could only be an improvement on Feeney and if Pisano is as good and pacy as my mate thinks he'll certainly be able to support the attack. It's the attacker that Neil is after that's intriguing me. I just hope he's a good 'un.

That to me sounds like a manager that's about to throw the towel in! If he doesn't get the cash for players he's walking. I'll be very pleasantly surprised if he's still with us by Xmas.